Physical Activity Terms

noun a person or thing that is characterized by action or motion

adjective describing a state of being engaged in action or activity

• Regular exercise is important to maintain an active lifestyle.
• I try to stay active by going for a run every morning.
• Let's get active and hit the gym together!
• His mind was active with ideas and possibilities.

noun Moving can also be a gerund, functioning as a noun in a sentence.

verb Moving is a present participle form of the verb move, which means to change position or location.

adjective Moving can also be used as an adjective to describe something that causes deep emotion or sympathy.

• The company is currently in the process of moving to a new office building.
• We're moving to a bigger place next month.
• I heard they're moving to a swanky new pad downtown.
• She felt like she was moving on to a new chapter in her life.

noun the teaching of physical exercises and games

• Physical education is an essential part of the school curriculum to promote overall health and fitness.
• I have physical education class next, so I need to remember to pack my gym clothes.
• PE is my favorite subject because I get to play sports and have fun.
• Engaging in physical education can help exercise not just the body, but also the mind.